The Gilded Butterfly (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1926, The Gilded Butterfly is a drama and romance film directed by John Griffith Wray, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. Left penniless after the death of her reprobate father Linda Haverhill procures a loan from John Converse, who is smitten with her. She squanders the money in an attempt to maintain her social position by going abroad. During the journey Linda falls in love with Army Captain Brian Anestry of the United States Army, but foolishly burns her possessions planning to file an insurance claim to tide her over. Arrested, she is involved in a wreck which just might provide an escape for both Linda and Brian from their troubles.
Who’s in it. The Gilded Butterfly stars Alma Rubens as Linda Haverhill, Bert Lytell as Brian Anestry, Huntley Gordon as John Converse and Frank Keenan as Jim Haverhill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Gilded Butterfly sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gilded Butterfly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gilded Butterfly tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gilded Butterfly (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Gilded Butterfly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Gilded Butterfly worth watching?
- The Gilded Butterfly holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Gilded Butterfly?
- The Gilded Butterfly stars Alma Rubens, Bert Lytell, Huntley Gordon, Frank Keenan and Herbert Rawlinson.
- When was The Gilded Butterfly released?
- The Gilded Butterfly was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.